Firefighters Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $90,180 +51.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.36
10th percentile $63,790
90th percentile $115,910
Employed locally 350
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,790
    25th
    $75,400
    50th (median)
    $90,180
    75th
    $98,210
    90th
    $115,910

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Longview-Kelso, WA $97,460
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,310
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $77,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $115,050
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Olympia, WA is $43.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.64 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Olympia, WA is 51.5% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Olympia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $63,790 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,400.